Unusual rainfall and high temperatures have increased honey moisture levels, impacting its…

Unusual rainfall and high temperatures have increased honey moisture levels, impacting its quality and market value. In Álamo, Veracruz, climate change is significantly affecting beekeeping, with atypical rains from May to July and elevated temperatures leading to nearly a 50% drop in honey production and a notable price decline. Local citrus beekeepers reported that excess humidity has raised the water content in honey, diminishing its quality and complicating sales. While the price per kilogram was 35 pesos at the season's start, it now ranges between 26 and 27 pesos. Many producers have opted not to sell their harvest, as current prices do not cover production costs, choosing instead to use honey to feed their bees and strengthen hives in anticipation of potential flowering shortages.